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Mulier Nobilis Hispanica (Spanish Noblewoman)

Wenceslaus Hollar

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a woman standing in profile, facing left. She has an elaborate updo with a decorative accessory, wearing a long gown with embroidered details and a wide collar. She holds a fluffy fan or adornment in her right hand. The background is plain, and there are inscriptions above and below her in a finely detailed monochrome engraving.

Artwork Details

Date
1649
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
2723 × 4204 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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